Black Forest Greek Yogurt Tiramisu
Black Forest cake meets classic tiramisu in the most delicious high-protein dessert. This Black Forest Greek yogurt tiramisu is layered with fluffy vanilla yogurt pudding, juicy cherry compote, rich chocolate ganache, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. And somehow, every serving comes out to only 137 calories with nearly 14 grams of protein!
Servings: 4
Calories: 136.8kcal
Ingredients
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pudding:
- 226 g 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- 45 g Organic Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
- 31 g Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder (Quest)
- 12 g Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (Simply Delish)
Cherry Compote:
- 70 g Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries (Whole Foods)
- 4 g Tapioca Flour (Bob’s Red Mill)
- 15 ml Water
Chocolate Ganache:
- 27 g Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate (Gatsby’s)
- 15 ml Organic Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
Ladyfingers:
- 30 ml Brewed Espresso (Nespresso)
- 15 ml Maraschino Cherry Liquid (Whole Foods)
- 33 g Ladyfingers (Forno Bonomi)
Topping:
- 2 g Cacao Powder (Navitas Organics)
Instructions
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pudding:
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix until smooth, thick, and fluffy. Set aside while you prepare the remaining layers.226 g (1 cup) 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, 45 g (3 tbsp) Organic Nonfat Milk, 31 g (1 scoop) Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder, 12 g (1 tbsp) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
Cherry Compote:
- Add the frozen cherries, tapioca flour, and water to a small microwave-safe bowl and mix until evenly combined. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and gently mash the cherries, then microwave for another 30–60 seconds until thickened. Set aside to cool completely.70 g (0.25 cup) Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, 4 g (1 tsp) Tapioca Flour, 15 ml (1 tbsp) Water
Chocolate Ganache:
- Add the chocolate and milk to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool as well.27 g (0.33 bar) Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate, 15 ml (1 tbsp) Organic Nonfat Milk
Ladyfingers:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brewed espresso and maraschino cherry liquid. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the mixture, lightly coating both sides without letting them become overly saturated.30 ml (2 tbsp) Brewed Espresso, 15 ml (1 tbsp) Maraschino Cherry Liquid, 33 g (4 whole) Ladyfingers
Assemble:
- Spread a little less than half of the vanilla Greek yogurt pudding into an even layer in a small serving dish.
- Spoon half of the cherry compote over the pudding, followed by half of the chocolate ganache.
- Arrange the soaked ladyfingers side by side over the chocolate layer. Spoon the remaining yogurt pudding over the ladyfingers and spread it as evenly as possible.
- Finish with the remaining cherry compote and chocolate ganache.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the ladyfingers to soften.
Topping:
- When ready to serve, dust the top evenly with cacao powder.2 g (1 tsp) Cacao Powder
- Scoop one-fourth of the Black Forest Greek yogurt tiramisu into your serving dish and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Black Forest Greek Yogurt Tiramisu
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
136.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
1.4
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.9
g
6
%
Cholesterol
15.8
mg
5
%
Sodium
160.7
mg
7
%
Potassium
204.8
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
20.9
g
7
%
Fiber
1.8
g
8
%
Sugar
10.3
g
11
%
Protein
13.8
g
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.